The average train between Irkutsk and Chita takes 19h 14m and the fastest train takes 18h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Irkutsk to Chita. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Irkutsk and Chita. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irkutsk is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Chita at 6:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irkutsk station and arriving at Chita station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 19h 14m.
Irkutsk to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
Irkutsk to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chita 2 station.
The distance between Irkutsk and Chita is 628.1 km. The road distance is 875 km.
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Chita 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽2,500–5,500 and the journey takes 18h 28m.